Tag: Elias Pettersson

A Deeper Look into Micheal Ferland’s Four Year Contract with the Vancouver Canucks

Micheal Ferland left money on the table in free agency partially because of injury and partially due to high contract demands. In the end, he took less money to play for Vancouver because they did guarantee him a fourth year.…

Chris Wassel

2019 NHL Award Winners and Voting Results

Rundown of the 2019 NHL award winners and a breakdown of the voting results from some of the major awards.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Free Agent Targets, NHL Draft, Zucker, And Their Top-Six Need

The Vancouver Canucks are interested in Jason Zucker but the asking price could be real high. Free agent defensive targets the Canucks could be interested in.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Gaunce, Eriksson, and Team Needs

The Vancouver Canucks don't plan on qualifying Brendan Gaunce. Canucks could use a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, possibly two if Alex Edler doesn't re-sign.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Goalie prices are high Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning gave up a 2020 7th round pick for goaltender Marek Mazanec. Benning inquired about other goaltenders but found the asking prices too high. “Some of the…

Mark Easson

Possible Heirs to Ovechkin’s NHL Goal-Scoring Legacy

Alex Ovechkin is this generations greatest goal scorer, but who will be his heir to his goal scoring legacy.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Avalanche, Kings, Devils, Maple Leafs, and Canucks

Johnson has concussion-like symptoms Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson has concussion-like symptoms. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful that Johnson will be able to return after the All-Star break. No updates from Kings Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals

McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Rangers, Sharks and Canucks

Ducks put two on the IR Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler was sent back to Anaheim to have his lower-body injury re-evaluated. He's out for the rest of their trip. Forward Jakob Silfverberg didn't practice yesterday and is day-to-day…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Jets

Lower-body injury for Silfverberg Elliot Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg suffered a lower-body injury last night. DeKeyser returns Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser returned to the lineup last night. The Red Wings put Michael Rasmussen on…

Mark Easson

The Vancouver Canucks Are Fun Again

At the start of December the Vancouver Canucks were near the bottom of the Western Conference, but with a solid month they entered this week close to a wild-card spot.

Lyle Richardson

Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights

Forsberg activated and Salomaki to the IR Adam Vingan: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg was activated from the IR before last night's game. Adam Vingan: Predators forward Miikka Salomaki has been placed on the IR. Adam Vingan: Salomaki has an…

Mark Easson